Absolutely amazing. Expert, listens, creates appropriate treatment plans, understands the latest and greatest methods to keep my decease in remission. read more

Dr. Mahadevan is the best. period. full stop. mic drop. Being newly pregnant is exciting, magical, and anxiety inducing on its own. Add active colitis and proctitis to all of those pregnancy hormones, and all of those fears and anxieties ramp up real fast--which isn't good for baby or bum. The very best remedy is the very best GI doctor who specializes in IBD and pregnancy, and that doctor is indisputably Dr. Mahadevan. What makes her the best? Her credentials speak for themselves. Her reputation is impeccable. Every medical professional I have spoken to from my GP to High Risk OB has recognized her name, and told me she is the best in her field, and I am lucky to be seeing her. But, we all know actions and personal experience speak louder than words of praise from others, and what honestly has made the most difference to me is how approachable and down to earth she is. I have never had a more responsive physician. I have sent her messages late at night and early in the morning when I notice UC symptoms flaring up and am anxious for the well being of my developing baby. I get replies incredibly quickly, and appointments and procedures when necessary to help me combat my inflammation. She and her staff truly care about their patients, and are working very hard to solve one of the most pervasive and challenging diseases on the planet. I'm only halfway through my pregnancy and have had to deal with a couple of flares. But, I feel so much calmer having her on my team of doctors, and so much more confident that I can be a bad ass pregnant lady--in spite of my chronically bad ass ;). Special thanks to her, and to her wonderful staff! If you are pregnant, and looking for help with your IBD, look no further. read more

Dr. Mahadevan is young, well researched, published, and is the director of clinical research at UCSF Center for Colitis and Crohn's disease. She deals with women's issues regarding fertility and pregnancy, new drugs and patients with IBD. I was referred to Dr. Mahadevan by another GI in Daly City (thank you!) a year ago, while recovering from another of my terrible flare-ups with Crohn's disease. Since being under Mahadevan's care, I haven't had a flare. This is a rare thing, as I usually had 1 or 2 lengthy and debilitating flares a year for the past 15 years. I've seen several different GI doctors over the years due to my nomadic life. I generally trusted them all with my care and believed they were doing what was best for me and my body. But I've also come to realize that treating Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Diseases is a fluid practice. What works for some does not always work for others. Doctors don't always know best for each individual patient, they know what they know, and what they are comfortable with. Some are rooted in treatments that worked 30 years ago (ie Steroids), others are on the cutting edge of treatment (ie. Biologics). I've been on both ends of the spectrum. I highly trust Dr. Mahadevan not only to be on the cutting edge of treatment for IBD, but also to keep the best interest of the patient in mind. She wants to know your full medical history, as well as what your plans are for the next five years before she prescribes treatment. Any woman with a difficult case of IBD of child bearing age, and with that intent, should seek a referral to Mahadevan and put themselves in the right hands. read more

I have been treated by at least 5 to 6 GIs before and no one was as good as Dr. Mahadevan. She always has a plan laid out for you and is very knowledgeable when answering your questions. She is comforting and always willing to help and spend time with you. To sum it up, i see her as one of the best IBD doctors in the country. read more

I have been Dr. Mahadevan's patient for the past 6 years and have been thankful that she is my doctor, advocate and knowledge-base during that full time. She never ceases to provide the most current medical information in a respectful, knowledgeable and engaged manner. I have complete confidence that I have the best care and that all options have been presented and thoroughly discussed whenever making a treatment decision with Dr. Mahadevan. After almost 5 years of seeing Uma for my Crohn's, including difficult decisions about treatments and surgery, I am honored to have her as a resource for any questions that ever surface. Her office, including her NP, Elena are stellar. Uma's professional and specialist reputation leads to an outstanding network in the medical field. As it has been written, I have my life back based on the decisions I made together with Uma about treatment. In a word. Priceless. read more

I have seen Dr. Mahadevan several times and had a couple of procedures performed by her - information has always been accurate and procedures have had no issues. I find her very professional and knowledgeable. However, I can't get on board with how she runs her office, nor her bedside manner. Every visit to the office begins with an intern doctor working under Dr. Mahadevan who will gather a history and statements from you. This process is annoying and tedious because it puts another human filter between your spoken word and the actual doctor you are there to see. Not only that, her interns have repeatedly seemed rushed and will fail to listen fully and take accurate notes (you receive a written report of your visit at the end which is helpful - usually). I understand that UCSF is a teaching hospital and the trade-off is working with less experienced doctors, but still, you'd think listening deeply is a fundamental skill of providing quality patient care. After a 10-15 minute meeting with one of the intern doctors, Dr. Mahadevan will bustle into the office where she will quickly rattle off her observations and recommendations (again, per the report prepared for her by her intern), followed by an expectant look and: "Any questions?". Maybe it's just me, but I like doctors to explain why things are the way they are, specific to my own health needs. Yes, her information is helpful, but its manner of delivery is so abrupt, while the intern noisily types my every utterance, that I've always gone home feeling less like an advocate in my healthcare and more like a test subject. Dr. Mahadevan has always been polite and helpful, but when I've waited 3+ months for an appointment and then experience 3 minutes of being talked at and then prompted for questions, I leave feeling like I wish I had gone somewhere else. In short, there is no human element to this interaction. All in all, I can't recommend her. But, if you do see her, bring a notepad and have questions prepared, and ask her to repeat herself if necessary. Being the best advocate for your own health means not leaving the appointment until you are satisfied with her answers. read more

We recently met Dr. Mahadevan for the first time at her clinic in S.F. Our son was there for a second opinion and some follow up diagnostic studies. First of all the young doctor who took our son's history was very inept and didn't even seem to know what gastritis is. When Dr. Mahavedan entered the room she ushered in an atmosphere of arrogance and agitation and told our son his treatment over the last several years was just a big mess. She seemed irritated at him personally. When we tried to ask her questions she seemed to have no interest or intention in helping us with the things we came in for. She instead offered her advice of going off almost all of his medications - "stripping him down" as she said to the bare disease so that she could study him and find something different and new that might work although she had no suggestions about what that might be. This seemed irresponsible and very unsafe to us. The entire time she was talking she maintained an arrogant and almost angry countenance. We learned later that she is involved in various research for new medications and is looking for patients to experiment with. We wondered if this was her main interest in our son. The whole visit was a nightmare and even though she is supposedly the top expert in IBD we will not be going back. read more

I did my best to give Dr. Mahadovan the benefit of the doubt and saw her for a few years. I have never felt that she was interested or gave sufficient patient education on my CD and it's follow up. Since I have an additional autoimmune disorder, she off handedly said that my meds for one disorder covers the Chron's, and that was the last I saw her. She was interested in her residents and I presume her research. However, she has no skills in bed side manner and no empathy or compassion to her patients, and most certainly zero follow up. read more

I saw Dr. Mahadevan for a second opinion. She and a doctor in training met with me, took in all kinds of information and thoroughly answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. She is over the top knowledgeable and helped me understand what is currently happening and what's coming in the future in regards to treatment options. It was a bit of a wait to see the doctor, both in getting an appointment and waiting to see the doctor, but I would still recommend Dr. Mahadevan and her staff. In fact, if my long time doctor decides to retire or if my treatment needs continue to escalate, I am so relieved to know she is available to take me on. read more

Unfortunately, due to my medical issues, I have had contact with many doctors, some good and some bad. I feel that I am in a good position to comment on the quality of a physician's bedside manner and expertise. Uma Mahadevan is one of the best doctors I have ever known. She is kind, compassionate, flexible, and is up to date on all the current treatment options and clinical trials for inflammatory bowel disease. She combines empathy and expertise as only the best doctors are able to do. I trust her completely to do what is best for myself and my family. Furthermore, in a few months I will be graduating from medical school. Dr. Mahadevan is the doctor who inspired me to choose medicine as my life's work. She showed me that of all the professions out there a good doctor can have the most positive impact on an individual's life. Without her, I would never have chosen to become a physician and I doubt that I would have been healthy enough to complete something as draining and demanding as medical school. Any patient with IBD that has Dr. Mahadevan as his or her physician is extremely fortunate. read more

I was referred to Dr. Mahadevan by my gastro doctor when I was REALLY sick with ulcerative colitis. I will be honest, Dr. Mahadevan didn't sugar coat her thoughts on where she thought I would be down the road, but she was right. I eventually had surgery to have my full colon taken out. I wish I took her advice a lot sooner. I am a much happier person and disease free! Now I don't take any medications and trying for a baby. read more

Dr. Mahadevan is the absolute best in her field and in healthcare in general. She is knowledgeable, caring, straightforward, and has the best team in place at UCSF. I cannot say better things about her and her patients are extremely fortunate to have found her. She has been my physician through illness, surgeries, pregnancy (healthy baby boy!), and all kinds of twists and turns and always helps me or connects me to the perfect physician who can. read more

In 2012 I wrote about my appalling experience at the hands of this GI doctor Uma Mahadevan. I went through hell under her care and suffered a great deal. After a routine double procedure something went wrong and I was unable to return to a normal diet or eat without becoming very sick. When confronted with the situation she basically washed her hands of involvement and showed no compassion or concern. This illness continued for a year and eventually resolved, no thanks to her. During that whole time I suffered a great deal in many ways. Since writing about her, certain of her patients seem to have felt that she needed some positive feedback to counter my criticism. But regardless of what they claim my experience is true and I write it to warn others that it could happen to them as well. I will add that she seems to favor women, but overall she is moody, arrogant, overworked and probably has no time to care for anyone more than on a superficial level. In my view, it is pointless to defend a doctor who has dealt so ineptly. I know this for a fact because I am that patient. read more

Currently suffering with a flare up of UC, and they require a referral for new patients, prior to making an appointment. Even with a PPO plan. Only in SF have i experienced this. I'll gladly go elsewhere. read more

After being diagnosed with a severe case of ulcerative colitis, I sought treatment with Dr. Mahadevan at UCSF. After discussing all the options, I entered a drug study in which I am still involved. Monthly appointments are required along with several colonoscopies per year. While testing is somewhat uncomfortable, Dr. Mahadevan did all she could before, during and after to ensure things went smoothly. I've interfaced with many members of the Gastroentrology Department as well as the Endoscopy Department and have received personal, compassionate and thorough care at all times. Elena Rodriguez Fisher, Nurse Practitioner, Yelena Idomsky, RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, Albina Gitis, Research Assistant, and all the nurses in the Endoscopy Department have provided excellent care during each visit. I am grateful to each and every one of them for helping me heal and get my life back. read more

I would give Dr. Mahadevan more stars if I could. I've had Ulcerative Colitis for almost 14 years and have seen a number of GI's throughout this time. I was referred to Dr. Mahadevan from one of the top GI's in the country through the University of Penn Hospital when telling him that I was moving to the bay area. I'm so glad he referred me to her. She has given me my life back. Dr. Mahadevan takes the time to really get to know her patients & their goals. She sets realistic expectations. Her bedside manner is fabulous. She is at the forefront of all the current research and treatments. Dr. Mahadevan has performed several procedures on me and has always been patient, positive, knowledgeable, and gentle. I have nothing but the best things to say about Dr. Mahadevan. She is so ridiculously prompt in her responses via email. I think I've emailed her at 11 p.m. on a Sunday about a question, and within 5 minutes, I have gotten a response. And that is not an anomaly. She has been like that since I've known her for the last 3 years and probably 40 emails later. I know a lot of her patients and I definitely know the feeling is mutual. Her nurse, Elena Rodriguez Fisher is just as great as she is. I hope no one has to go to a GI for any medical issues, but if you do and you truly want the best care, Dr. Mahadevan is the way to go. read more

Dr. Mahadevan is a wonderful physician. I cannot say enough about her. I trust her completely and travel 3-4 hours to see her yearly or when necessary. I will follow her wherever she goes and do whatever I have to remain in her care. I have seen several GIs who just wanted to push meds without really looking at ME and my case of Crohn's. Dr. Mahadevan takes time to listen and come up with a plan for you and your particular case. I would recommend her to anyone with IBD (and have). read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Mahadevan for about 7 years. I lived in another area at that time and was having attacks every 2 or 3 months. My doctors couldn't diagnose my problems, which became more severe as time passed. A visit to the hospital after a very bad attack was comical in the fact that the doctors did not want to release me until they could figure what to do. After several days of consultations with several doctors, and my wife asking them to decide on something or release me, they finally let me go with an apology that they did not know what to do and couldn't come up with a diagnosis. Meanwhile I had every test known to man, including swallowing a camera that goes through your system. I went to doctors in other areas without success. Finally I was sent to a new GI in town. He couldn't come up with a diagnosis after more tests, but said that he had been to a lecture from a leading expert in Crohn's disease. He sent me to this doctor at UCSF- Dr. Uma Mahadevan. That was the luckiest day in my life. After she did some thorough testing, she said I had what the other doctors suspected, but couldn't confirm because symptoms didn't fit in a tidy little box - I had Crohn's disease. Once diagnosed, she started me on a treatment program the details of which would be too complicated to list here. Suffice it to say that with her direction and guidance, I am doing quite well. Her proper course of treatment provided me with the ability to lead a normal life- exercising, traveling etc. - as my illness is and has been under control. So I do not take it lightly to say that "I owe Dr. Mahadevan my life". Re other items, she is unbelievable in getting back to you after an inquiry. She explains fully what treatments she is recommending. She is totally professional, extremely kind and considerate, and a super caring doctor. I know that she is there for me. I find her office staff friendly and businesslike and have no problems. Elena is very helpful and professional in handling any requests I might have in her area. I firmly believe that reviews should be accurate and fair and helpful to the reader, and in this light I submit this review on Dr. Uma Mahadevan. read more

I had suffered from ulcerative colitis for apx 15 yrs or more before it became chronic. I was then referred to Dr. Mahadevan's ofc by my gastroentrologist. I was immediately impressed by her knowledge, her professionalism, and by her compassion of my urgent condition. Dr.Mahadevan seemed to know how and where to start my treatment where my former Dr.left off. I went from 160 lbs to 119 lbs. My treatment with Dr..Mahadevan was very thorough and very precise. While I was hospitalized I was visited several times by Dr.Mahadevan as to seeing how the hospital's medical was progressing. Upon my release, I was put on special advance medications. I also received home phone calls from Dr.Mahadevan to check on my home care. This was followed by office visits , arranged by her and her staff t monitor my condition while I was recovering. I must say being diagnosed with chronic ulcerative colitis can be and was a very depressing disease. Dr Mahadevan also counceled me on how to get my life back in order after curing the disease. If anyone would ever question Dr.Mahadevan's qualifications as a superior Dr of medicine , I would suggest to them to look up her creditionals and long list of accomplishments. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Mahadevan when I did. read more

I have had Crohn's disease for 30 years. I have seen many wonderful doctors several of which have helped me to reach remission after serious flares. The most recent of these doctors is Dr Mahadevan. After a very serious and lengthy flare, I am currently in remission and have Dr Mahadevan and her team to thank for my health and getting my life back. Dr Mahadevan takes my health personally, striving to work with my priorities to achieve the best balance of treatment and life priorities. During my most recent flare, she was tireless in looking for a solution which would result in remission including off label use of medications or participation in research studies. Her amazing knowledge of the literature and ability to explain it to me is critical to my treatment which often seems to require medication on the forefront of scientific knowledge. Dr Mahadeven always stops to answer questions and listen to my concerns and often circles back to these concerns at subsequent appointments without my bringing the subject up. As others have said, Dr Mahadevan is amazingly quick to respond to email questions. I don't think I have ever waited more than 30 minutes for a response, even on weekends, holidays, when she was on vacation, and late at night. When I was sick and had a question, these quick answers meant that I never had a sleepless night worrying about my treatment. Dr Mahadevan's staff are also very supportive of my treatment. The whole staff have helped me fight for insurance coverage for medications that were not yet approved to treat Crohn's. read more

If you are looking for a well-rounded and open-minded MD, Dr. Mahadevan should not be your choice. I am sure she is a nice person, but as a physician she is very rigid in her approach to help patients battling IBD. If you want to go the medicine route she prescribes well, but if you choose to not take medications because of the harmful side-effects than she barely gives you the time of day. She doesn't seem to be aware of the difficulty one experiences living with IBD and often will make hurtful statements. In my experience, she has never discussed dietary or holistic treatments that might help IBD and views medicine as the only way to treat Crohn's or UC. Her front desk staff can often be cold and her Nurse Practioner is similar to Dr. Mahadevan in that she sees medicine as the only way to go. I emailed her once for advice regarding my IBD. I wrote a detailed email regarding my symptoms and her response was one sentence. It appeared that she didn't even take the time to absorb what I was communicating. It is unfortunate that an IBD specialized office like Dr. Mahadevan's only focuses on medicine and doesn't consider alternative approaches. read more